I'm of the firm opinion that sometimes it doesn't/shouldn't matter that you're an established player, if there's no space for you, there's no space. Stability obviously isn't a bad thing, but the longer you hold off picking more promising/talented players, the more you shoot yourself in the foot long run.
If Nicholls considered himself unlucky to be dropped, he should have a chat with Will Young.
If Nicholls considered himself unlucky to be dropped, he should have a chat with Will Young.